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Richelain, Quebec
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 127
Badge of the 438 Tactical Helicopter SquadronBlazonArgent a wildcat’s face Gules; SymbolismThe wildcat represents the squadron’s nickname. |
MottoBlazonGOING DOWN; SymbolismThe Motto is taken from the last instructions of the leader of this unit’s Second World War Typhoon fighter bombers as they were about to attack. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3054 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeMilitary Institution Other InformationThe badge was originally approved in October 1945. |